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6. Compasses Rely on Earth
A magnetic compass will use Erath’s magnetic field in order to navigate north, east, west and south.

5. The Earth is a Large Magnet
Earth’s core is made up of mostly iron, which has given the Earth its own magnetic field, with both a north and south-facing pole. The Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet by deflecting solar winds and charged particles from the sun.

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Flexible Rubber

Alnico

Ceramic

Samarium Cobalt

Neodymium

The five types of permanent magnets:

There are five types of modern permanent magnets, each made in a different way from different materials with different characteristics.